Script Noma 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logotypes, packaging, posters, headlines, elegant, confident, friendly, romantic, lively, hand-signed look, expressive display, modern script, casual elegance, brushy, fluid, rounded, slanted, looping.
A lively brush-script with a pronounced rightward slant and smoothly tapered strokes that mimic pressure from a pointed brush or marker. Letterforms are rounded and generously curved, with frequent entry/exit strokes and occasional loose connections that create a flowing line without forcing full joining everywhere. Capitals are expressive and slightly oversized, built from broad swashes and open counters, while lowercase forms stay compact with a relatively low x-height and rhythmic upstrokes. Spacing and widths vary naturally by glyph, reinforcing an informal handwritten cadence while keeping the overall texture dark and even at text sizes.
Best suited for short to medium text where expressive handwriting is an asset—brand marks, product packaging, invitations, social graphics, and poster headlines. It also works well for pull quotes or section headers when paired with a quiet sans or serif for body copy.
The font reads as personable and upbeat, balancing a polished, signature-like feel with casual brush energy. Its sweeping capitals and soft terminals add a romantic, celebratory tone, while the brisk slant and confident stroke weight keep it punchy and modern rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, hand-signed brush look that feels energetic and approachable while still presenting a refined, curated script style for display typography.
Stroke endings are mostly rounded or softly flicked, and several letters show simplified, fast-written constructions that favor momentum over strict calligraphic symmetry. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with single-stroke gestures and gentle curves that match the script’s forward motion.